Dirk is the founder and editor-in-chief of Aviation Updates Philippines (AUP), a platform dedicated to providing the latest news and insights on the aviation industry in the Philippines. With a strong passion for aviation and a background in computer engineering, he manages all aspects of AUP, from website development to content curation.
998 Articles15 CommentsBudget airline Cebu Pacific and its newly acquired unit, Tigerair Philippines, are increasing their airfare prices by as much as 160 percent. The...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 15, 2014AirAsia Zest has expressed interest in launching flights to Japan, possibly by the third quarter of the current year. Chief Executive Officer Marianne...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 15, 2014True love soared to new heights as a lawyer proposed to his girlfriend 30,000 feet above sea level on a Cebu Pacific flight...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 14, 2014On Thursday, the Philippines and Singapore signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) on air services, which included an expansion of fifth freedom...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoFebruary 9, 2014SilkAir has outlined the route network for its brand-new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which includes flights to the Philippines. The airline’s first Boeing 737-800...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoJanuary 11, 2014Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways announced that Cathay Pacific has ordered an additional 747-8 Freighter and three 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order,...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 31, 2013Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ second-largest airline, has announced the launch of non-stop flights from Davao to Bacolod, with services commencing on January...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoDecember 1, 2013Cebu Pacific is prioritizing relief efforts and passenger assistance in Tacloban following the devastation of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). The airline is operating four...
ByDirk Andrei SalcedoNovember 13, 2013